The Ventura City Council announced at its meeting that City Manager Alex D. McIntyre has been placed on administrative leave effective immediately.

City Attorney Andy Heglund stated during the meeting, “The City Council voted 7-0 to place City Manager Alex McIntyre on paid administrative leave, pending Council direction on a private personnel matter.”

Akbar Alikhan has been selected to serve as the acting City Manager, effective November 14, 2022.